152 excel Recipes

butter, softened, butter flavored shortening, white sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, semisweet chocolate chips, chopped walnuts

water, butter, melted, sugar (i only use 2 tsp for grown-up bread and the full 1/4 cup for my kiddos), egg, flour, yeast (1 package), salt

unsalted butter, melted and cooled to just warm, granulated sugar, table salt, unbleached all-purpose flour, unbleached all-purpose flour, unsalted peanuts, finely chopped, creamy peanut butter (not natural but an emulsified variety such as jif), unsalted butter, at room temperature, confectioners sugar, pure vanilla extract, good-quality bittersweet chocolate , such as lindt excellence, chopped (about 1 cup), heavy cream

olive oil, onion, chopped, celery, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, carrot, chopped, potatoes, chopped, cauliflower florets, chopped, chicken stock or 4 cups water, dill, caraway seed, dry mustard, black pepper, cheddar cheese (grated ) or 1 1/2 cups velveeta cheese (or comb), evaporated skim milk, hot banana pepper

plain flour, salt , generous pinch, garlic salt , generous pinch, black pepper , 1 twist of the grinder, egg, milk, water

vegetable oil, bacon, diced, onions, chopped, simply potatoes diced potatoes with onion, water, red bell pepper, diced, frozen corn, scallion, thinly sliced, half-and-half cream, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, cayenne pepper , generous pinch

white sugar, melted margarine (try to get the no-trans-fat kind), overripe bananas, mashed, eggs (or egg replacements), skim milk, vanilla extract, flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, nuts (optional)

unbleached flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, plain yogurt, eggs, beaten

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, green bell peppers, chopped or 1/4 cup cubanelle pepper, garlic clove, minced, black beans, undrained, water, oregano, sazon goya seasoning , without annatto, red wine

whole jicama peeled and diced, chopped fresh cilantro, lime/lemon juice, honey, lime/lemon/orange zest

frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained, artichokes, drained and chopped, onion, chopped, fresh garlic, minced or garlic powder, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese or 1 cup romano cheese, grated, cheddar cheese, grated, monterey jack cheese, grated, cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, mushroom

butter, unsalted (not margarine or other fat product), light corn syrup, honey , orange blossom excellent, sugar, eggs , large,beaten until light yellow, vanilla, salt, walnuts, roughly chopped ,soaked in brandy, pie shell, unbaked,deep dish ,9-inch

bittersweet chocolate, broken up (two 3.5-oz bars of valrhona 71%, michel cluizel 67% to 72%, el rey 70%, lindt excellence 70%, sch), unsweetened chocolate, broken up, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, sugar, salt, instant espresso coffee powder, water, very hot, eggs, unbleached all-purpose flour, bittersweet chocolate, broken into bite-size pieces

fresh ground pork, smoked ham (ground ), eggs, milk, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, tomato juice, vinegar, sherry wine, dry mustard

unsalted butter, melted and cooled to just warm, granulated sugar, table salt, unbleached all-purpose flour, unsalted peanuts, finely chopped, creamy peanut butter (not natural but an emulsified variety such as jif), unsalted butter, at room temperature, confectioners sugar, pure vanilla extract, good-quality bitter sweet chocolate , such as lindt excellence, chopped, heavy cream

flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, sweet potatoes, zucchini, chocolate chips (optional) or 3/4 cup nuts (optional)

sweet almond oil, molecules in this oil make it a heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream or salve. sweet almond oil contains vitamins a, b1, b2 and b6 and a small amount of e. protects and nourishes the skin., apricot kernel oil, light weight oil suitable for massage. use in cream and lotion recipes. good for all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. contains minerals and vitamins., avocado oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. use up to 1-fourth to a cream or salve base. contains vitamins a, b, and d and is rich in lecithin. penetrates the upper layers of the skin. has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles., grapeseed oil, light weight oil suitable for light massage and is water-dispersible in the bath. contains vitamins, minerals and protein. good all around oil. grapeseed oil is not suitable for creams or lotions., hazelnut oil, oil suitable for light massage. perfect for base oil for creams. hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly, being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. it is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties. contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid., jojoba , refined colorless, jojoba is not an oil , but a liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. most often used as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. a must in all your cream and lotion recipes. it is very stable, having extremely good keeping qualities. useful oil in cases of acne., jojoba, golden organic, choose this jojoba for heavier creams, soap making and when you want extra moisturizing. less refined, it retains more vitamins and minerals than the refined. not quite as stable. jojoba contains myristic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties., kukui nut oil, light to medium weight oil. new on the scene , this oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. has a slight odor, which can be overcome by adding essential oils. not offensive. kukui nut oil is readily absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. an excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas., macadamia nut oil, oil suitable for massage. it is highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. very nice feel to the oil when applied to the skin., olive oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. wonderful for salves, olive oil is emollient, soothing to inflamed skin. use regular, not extra virgin, unless the odor is not objectionable., sunflower nut oil, very light weight oil-perfect choice for bath oils. also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into the skin. not suitable for massage due to absorption rate., essential oil blends for the bath and massage, lavender, lavender is calming as well as uplifting and can be safely used with children. it s sweet floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone may help to unwind at the end of a stressful day., lavender/rose geranium, two parts lavender to 1 part rose geranium. this recipe is meant to help calm your mind and lift your spirits. rose geranium has a rosy sweet scent and may be anti depressant and uplifting., eucalyptus blend, four parts eucalyptus 70/75 and 1 part tangerine essential oils. will help relieve cold symptoms, especially in the bath. add to a carrier oil/oils for muscular aches and pains. warming to the skin. fragrance is fresh and pungent., morning energizer, two parts lemon , 1 part rosemary, two parts tangerine. energize with this refreshing blend. a wonderful morning wake-up and summertime refresher.